Sans Superellipse Etgak 9 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Antartida', 'Antartida Rounded', 'Estandar', and 'Estandar Rounded' by Latinotype and 'Antartida Rounded Essential', 'AntartidaEssential', and 'Moderna Condensed' by Los Andes (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, ui labels, modern, dynamic, confident, sporty, techy, impact, speed, modernity, clarity, brand voice, geometric, oblique, rounded, compact, sturdy.
A sturdy oblique sans with a geometric, rounded-rectangle construction and smooth joins throughout. Strokes are consistently heavy and even, with generous curves in bowls and counters and minimal modulation. The slant is pronounced and uniform, giving the letterforms a forward-leaning rhythm, while the high x-height and compact apertures keep the texture dense and highly legible at display sizes. Numerals and capitals follow the same rounded geometry, with wide curves and clean terminals that avoid sharp calligraphic endings.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and brand marks where a strong oblique voice is desirable. It also works well for packaging, sports or automotive-style graphics, and short UI labels or navigation elements that benefit from compact, high-impact letterforms.
The overall tone is energetic and contemporary, with a purposeful, forward motion from the italic angle. Its rounded geometry softens the weight, balancing strength with approachability, which reads as sporty and tech-oriented rather than formal or literary.
This design appears intended as a high-impact italic sans for contemporary communication—combining a geometric, rounded structure with a pronounced slant to convey speed and confidence while maintaining straightforward readability.
Round characters (like O, Q, and 0) lean toward superelliptical forms, and the punctuation and dots feel bold and assertive in proportion to the stems. The silhouette stays clean and simplified, favoring clarity and impact over delicate detail, which helps it hold up well in tight settings and high-contrast applications.